Rubicon Express recall: Suspension
What is wrong
TAP Worldwide, LLC (TAP) is recalling certain Rubicon Express aftermarket Lower Control Arms, part numbers RE4000, RE4010, and RE4050. These lower control arms have welds that may fail.
What could happen
Lower control arm weld failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
TAP will notify owners and will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417.
Vehicles covered
- Rubicon Express Lower Control Arm
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E072000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Tap Worldwide, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 30, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 1, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,954
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 18, 2012 to Sep 30, 2014
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.